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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS:

THE OWNER OF THE GOODS MUST BE IN SAUDI ARABIA AT THE TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

Import of consolidation or groupage shipments are not allowed; heavy penalties will be imposed for violations

Shipments are valued locally and rates vary depending on the item

Containers and trailers must have a comprehensive packing list of all contents (in a water-proof envelope) taped to the rear door. (List should show customer's full name and address.) Failure to comply will result in heavy fines.

All shipments are inspected and subject to duty, including used household goods and personal effects

"Make Mark" information: All goods imported into the country must show the country of origin; i.e. "made in USA", "made in Japan", etc.

This mark must tally with the legalized documents presented to Customs for clearance of the goods

Failure to comply with this regulation will prohibit entry of the goods

Shipments arriving in Saudi Arabia without a comprehensive packing list are subject to unloading and full tally at port of discharge

Valid Saudi driver's license required for registration

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Passport (copy) with entry visa

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST show customer's name EXACTLY as it appears on passport. DO NOT use initials or abbreviations for companies (Saudi Government will not accept these invalidating documents)

Residence Permit and Work Permit

Original valued inventory for Customs purposes

Keys for any locked items for customs inspection

Proof of Employment legalized by Saudi Chamber of Commerce or a Saudi Government Agency

Certificate of Health, stating customer does not have AIDS

Inventory, original with description of contents of cartons (PBO - "packed by owner", CU - "contents unknown" and MISC. - "miscellaneous", not acceptable) and purchase receipts for major household good items

Documents for surface shipments must be received at destination a minimum of seven days prior to arrival of vessel

Shippers name should match on all documents (i.e. passport, shipping documents and vehicle ownership)

One car allowed per family and must be in accordance with Saudi Arabian standards

Vehicles of model year 1974 or older cannot be imported

Many other restrictions apply to cars of foreign residents

The following information must be furnished to the steamship company for all autos going to Saudi Arabia: make, model, year, color, engine and chassis number, license and serial number, weight, dimensions of auto with bumpers, owner's address at origin, date car was last registered in the U.S., Customer's destination address, including phone contact overseas

Auto must be registered as soon after clearance as possible

Documents required:

Proof of Ownership (Title)

SASO Certificate

Legalized Purchase Invoice and Certificate of Origin

Proof of insurance

For used cars, Certificate from Interpol, or origin traffic police, showing there is no police case against car

Copy of Passport and Residence Permit (IQAMA)

Letter of Saudi sponsor

Letter of Authorization from consignee to clear car

Customs Fee Declaration

Landing Authorization

NOTE: Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.